Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Do not feel embarrassed or depressed due to skin discoloration problem. You can take several steps to make your skin lighten, brighten and healthy at your own home. First of all, say no to OTC or over the counter products for simple problems. Use natural ingredients to solve your problem, as they are safe to use. Give below are some homemade and all natural skin bleaching methods, which are not only effective but also do not come heavy on your pockets.

Homemade Natural Skin Bleaching Methods

Olive oil – Oatmeal Skin Bleach

Things you’ll need

2 tablespoons oatmeal

1 teaspoon olive oil

1 tablespoon yogurt (plain)

2 tablespoons lemon juice

Method:

Take a clean bowl and mix all ingredients to form a paste

Add water and stir the mixture to make it smooth

Apply it on your skin or affected areas

Leave on for about 15 to 20 minutes

Rinse off with cold water

Pat dry the area and apply a mild moisturizing lotion

Use this recipe on a regular basis or as required, until the desired results are achieved.

Mint Skin Bleach

Ingredients:

A handful mint leaves

2 cups of water

1 Lemon

Method:

First of all boil mint leave with water.

Once cooled, remove the mint leaves and add the juice of one whole lemon to it.

Apply it on the skin

Next, soak a clean cloth in the mixture and place it over your face

Wait for 20 minutes before washing.

Honey Lemon Skin Bleach Recipe

Another natural and homemade skin bleach recipe is a mixture of lemon and honey. Just make a mixture by combining lemon juice, one tablespoon of honey and one teaspoon of powdered milk in a bowl. Keep this bowl in a microwave for 10 seconds. Let it cool down and apply it on the skin. Leave on for about 20 minutes before rinsing off.

Thursday, September 2, 2010

There are many causes of dark lips, but smoking is one of the biggest causes of dark lips. Here are some tips on how to lighten the color of your lips and your answer for – My lips are dark from smoking.

Lighten dark lips from smoking

Apply lime juice or apple cider vinegar over your lips on a regular basis. You can also apply a banana paste to speed up the process.

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Face discoloration, also known as melasma is a common skin related problem. The main cause behind facial skin discoloration is the overproduction or increase of melanin in the skin. This condition is very common in women, especially those who are pregnant. Common sign of melesma include irregular brown or grayish-brown patches on the skin of face and neck. You can use various home remedies to get rid of this problem. Here are some tips on facial skin discoloration treatment.

Facial Skin Discoloration Treatment

Make a mixture of gram flour, turmeric powder, lemon juice and milk cream to form a smooth paste. Apply this paste on your face and leave it to dry. Wash your face with water.

Soak some almonds in water overnight. Ground them and mix honey to make a smooth paste. Apply it on your face and after it dries, wash the paste clean.

You can also use sandalwood powder to make an effective remedy for facial skin discoloration treatment. Mix sandalwood powder, lemon juice, tomato juice and cucumber juice. Apply the resultant mixture to your face. Once that dries on the face, wash it off.

Potato juice is loaded with natural skin lightening properties. Just rub a raw potato slice or even the juice daily on your face

Is there any cream for facial skin discoloration treatment?

There are many creams which aid in reducing facial discoloration. If you want to cream to get rid of your problem then you are advised to go for hydroquinone based cream. However this should be prescribed by the doctor. You can also use tretinoin based creams.